The Syrian Arab Republic

Lies at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Turkey is on the north, Iraq on the east and southeast, Jordan on the south, Palestine on the southeast, and Lebanon on the west.
Population |
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22.500.000 Inhabitants (2013 census) |
Area |
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185.180 km2 |
Language |
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Arabic as native, English & French are widely spoken as well |
Capital |
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Damascus, the Oldest City in the World, 4.000.000 Inhabitants |
Weather Information |
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In June between 25 - 35o c |
Main Airport |
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Damascus, Aleppo, and Lattakia |
Office Hours |
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08:00 – 15:00 (Government) |
Day off |
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Friday & Saturday |
Shopping Hours |
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09:00 – 14:30 & 16:30 till 22:00 in June |
Passport and Visa Requirements:
For participants from some countries a visa to Syria may be required. We suggest you contact the Syrian Diplomatic Mission in your country.
Public Transportation Information: Credit Cards: Accepted in the congress hotels and at some shops Rent a Car Agencies: Available at the airport |
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